Junior Technical Recruiter/Associate Consultant Job at HireIO, Inc. in San Jose

This is NOT a traditional recruiting role

If you’re looking for a slow, process-heavy, script-driven recruiting job — this is not it.

We are a flat, tech-empowered, AI-enabled HR solution platform working directly with: Large global internet and high-tech enterprises, as well as high-growth, VC-backed companies

We help founders and leaders build teams that actually move the needle — not just fill headcount.

Here, you won’t be a résumé pusher. You’ll learn how talent, technology, and business scale together. From day one, you will receive structured training and hands-on development designed to give you a clear, end-to-end understanding of full-cycle recruitment. You’ll work on live, real searches, covering everything from talent sourcing and market mapping to candidate outreach and screening.

What You’ll Actually Do

Hunt for talent where others don’t

• Find engineers, researchers, and non-tech roles across multiple domains (e.g., AI, embodied intelligence, infrastructure, hardware, and internet products)
• Use LinkedIn, GitHub, academic networks, and AI-assisted tools (yes, we expect you to like tools)
• Do real market & talent mapping, not just keyword search

Talk to smart people and understand what really motivates them

• Speak with candidates working on cutting-edge technologies or who are leaders in their domains
• Learn to identify signals vs. noise in resumes, stories, and motivations
• Help senior recruiters understand why a candidate will (or won’t) move

Push things forward

• Move fast: follow up, unblock issues chase feedback, close gaps
• See something broken? Fix it or propose a better way
• Take ownership- wait for permission to improve a process

Learn faster than the market

• Rapidly build knowledge across domains (AI infra ≠ applied ML ≠ robotics ≠ hardware)
• Get exposure to how companies actually hire
• Use internal AI tools and automation to work smarter

Who we’re looking for

We care much more about mindset than pedigree.

You might be a great fit if:

• You are a fast learner who gets bored doing the same thing twice
• You’re genuinely curious about emerging technologies and people
• You’re proactive — you see work, take ownership, and follow through
• You’re comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information
• You like talking to smart people and asking thoughtful questions
• You are willing to work on-site in the San Jose office

Background-wise:

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Any experience in recruiting, sales, consulting, or tech-adjacent roles is a plus
• Strong English communication skills (Chinese is a bonus)